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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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